Manufacturing Manager Location: Staplehurst / Kent (relocation assistance available) Salary: Circa £55k - £65k A local precision machining company now requires a Manufacturing Manager to join their team. The company manufacturing processes are metal fabrication, Press Punches, CNC, Lazer cutting, Sheet metal and welding to produce bespoke products. Their production process are semi-automated and manual. Manufacturing Manager - Direct reports Manage 30 production staff 4 production supervisors 1 workshop manager 4 maintenance engineers 1 export manager Manufacturing Manager – Overview: Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will need to support and develop the production function in line with business objectives and be responsible for all areas of production. A member of the senior leadership team, this role also provides input into site-based decision making and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, structured, and adaptable in their approach as priorities can alter quickly. They will be an organised person with a commercial mindset and confident in managing production driven projects as a direct result of business growth. Manufacturing Manager - About the role: * The production manager plans, co-ordinates and controls the manufacturing processes so that the products are delivered on time, within budget, quality & safety standards. You will lead, manage and develop the production team, in addition to representing the company at a tactical and strategic management level. * Plan and organise the overall performance of manufacturing operations & dispatch, including safety, quality, delivery and cost to meet the agreed targets. Review and adjust the schedule where needed in order to achieve on time delivery * Manages capacity planning to facilitate staff scheduling (overtime/shift patterns) and material requirements needed to meet production and financial objectives, highlighting bottlenecks and providing recovery plans where needed * Responsible for liaising with stakeholders to ensure that production targets and sales forecasts are achievable * Streamline production processes and planning manpower to ensure that utilisation of machinery and equipment runs consistently within agreed targets * Responsible for minimising wastage and scrap material, ensuring that all Standard Operating * Procedures are adhered to at all times * Implement LEAN manufacturing, and other appropriate methods, to drive on-time delivery, shortened lead times, and improved quality * Ensure coaching and development of production employees to include training procedures for all operations/ personnel, including maintenance of the skills and capabilities matrix * Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times * Oversee new product introduction within the workshop, liaising with the design & sales team, where necessary * Aid sales in answering process specific questions and oversee the manufacturing engineers to install new machinery and/or processes to meet new customer demands * Member of the senior leadership team; setting the example, providing support and decision making to others * Ambassador for the Company to both internal and external stakeholders Manufacturing Manager - Essential Requirements: The ideal candidate MUST come from the Engineering Industry as a Manufacturing Manager. You will also have the following skills, qualifications and experience: Ideally hold an engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or BEng (Not essential) Successful track record of leading & motivating people in a manufacturing environment Engineering, operations and process implementation experience Has strong internal and external stakeholder management skills A proactive, self-starter who is consultative and adaptable IT literate: confident user of all MS packages, ERP packages Planning and organisation skills, must be experienced in running & monitoring production processes Decisive problem solver Capacity to grasp complex concepts easily Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and clients Ability to work under pressure and multi-task Leadership skills and ability to motivate others to meet deadlines Results-driven approach to work Ability to work in a logical, systematic manner LEAN manufacturing/LEAN Six Sigma experience Benefits:- Competitive pay rates Enhanced pension contributions Quarterly staff bonus scheme Company sick pay scheme Employee referral scheme Death in Service cover Competitive holidays Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Training and development (PHD funding) For more information please call Paul Gorton on (phone number removed). 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